UW News

April 15, 2020

Public notice: Determination of non-significance (Founders Hall)

Pursuant to the provisions of WAC 197-11-340 and WAC 478-324-140, the University of Washington hereby provides public notice of: Determination of non-significance

Project Name: Founders Hall

Proponent/Lead Agency: University of Washington — Seattle campus

Comment Period Closes: May 1, 2020

Description of Proposal: The Founders Hall project is being proposed in development site C3 of the Campus Master Plan to provide space that is flexible and adaptable to meet the evolving needs of the Foster School of Business. The project is to construct a new, approximately 84,600-square-foot, approximately 80-foot tall building to replace Mackenzie Hall. The building will include a mix of instructional, academic and administrative spaces such as classrooms, offices, team and meeting rooms, and common areas.

Location of Proposal: The project site is east of Dempsey Hall, south of East Stevens Way NE, west of the Art Building, and north of the Denny Yard.

Contact Person: Julie Blakeslee, Environmental and Land Use Planner, SEPA Responsible Official; Capital Planning & Development; Box 352205; Seattle, WA 98195-2205; jblakesl@uw.edu